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Volume 2 Issue 4 Fall 2008 NKKSFOOTNOTES a publication of Nam’s Korean Karate School/Martial Arts Center Happy Birthday Kwan Jang Nim by Master B.Calderone September 24th, Kwan Jang He was responsible for organizing a karate program for the Korean Air Force wherein Nim celebrated his birthday. the Air Force Troops benefited from his The students helped him celebrate by exclusive training and instruction. In 1972, presenting him with a birthday cake and Grandmaster Nam completed his duties present on testing day. Many of you may in the Korean Air Force and assumed sole not know who exactly Kwan Jang Nim is, responsibility as Karate Instructor for the so let me take this time to introduce to you, Korean K-55 Division of the Air Force Police. Grandmaster Taek Ho Nam. In 1973, he served as Karate Instructor Kwan Jang Nim tested under Grandmaster for the U. S. 314 Air Force at Osan Air Base Hwang Kee the founder of Tang Soo Do. and completed this program in 1977. At the age of five, he began Tang Soo Do Grandmaster Hwang Kee officiated over training six days a week. At the age of Grandmaster Nam’s wedding in 1977. He nine, he received his black belt. He began and his wife then came to the U.S. He taught teaching as an assistant instructor, at the Tang Soo Do in New Jersey until 1979. He age of thirteen. After graduating from The then moved to Pittsburgh and established University of Seoul, in 1969, Grandmaster two schools located in Mt. Lebanon Nam served his country in the Korean Air (originally in Dormont) and Robinson Force. He captured the Korean Karate Township. In 1996, he opened a third school Air Force Championship title in 1969 and in Cecil Township. maintained this title until he finished his Air continued on page 3 Force duties in 1972. INSIDE THIS ISSUE... Message from Grandmaster - 2 | Upcoming Events - 3 Academic Achievers, Black Belts & Birthdays - 4 | A Thought for That - 5 N.M.A.C. FIT CLUB - 5 | Tang Soo Do – Korean Karate - 6 July PTF Testing and Summer Picnic - 8 NKKS FOOTNOTES A Message from GRANDMASTER TAEK HO NAM The traditional tea ceremony is a special day in the history of our school, memorializing its promotion of candidates to various black belt levels. It is just one more expression of our NKKS Footnotes dedication and sincerity in prospering A Publication of Nam’s Korean Karate School / Martial Arts the art of Tang Soo Do. Grandmaster Center The ceremony is witnessed by Taek Ho Nam a huge audience of parents and 256 Washington Rd., friends. An authentic oriental atmosphere is set with special oriental Mt. Lebanon, Pa 15216 (412) 344-5557 appointments of furniture, carpets, flags, etc. The ceremony is conducted by candlelight and traditional ceremonial music is 5444 Steubenville Pike played in the background. During the ceremonial process, the Robinson, Pa 15136 candidate’s name is called, beginning with First Dan participants (412) 787-9895 Fax (412) 787-9895 and working up to Second, Third and Fourth Dan candidates. The candidate begins a slow walk to the ceremonial table, being 3131 Millers Run Rd. escorted by the two young females dressed in traditional ham boks Cecil, Pa 15321 (Korean dresses). Each candidate’s biography is given as he/she (412) 901-6890 approaches the ceremonial table. At the ceremonial table, the www.namskoreankarate.com candidate is served Korean ginseng tea which is symbolic of loyalty E-mail: namskoreankarate@ and the student’s binding relationship with his/her karate Master gmail.com and karate school. As the tea flows through the candidate’s whole Founder and Publisher body, it represents the everlasting bond between the student and Grandmaster Taek Ho Nam the elements that the tea symbolizes. Following that, the candidate walks backwards, with the two escorts, for the length of the carpet. Executive Editor Walking backwards symbolizes the respect for the karate masters Master Hans H. Nam and the balance that one must perceive in one’s mission in life. The Production Editor candidate, then proceeds to the masters’ table, wherein the degree Master Brenda Calderone is confirmed. First, the candidate is asked to stamp his/her fist in red ink. The fist represents his/her physical loyalty and dedication to the Production Editor Master Tony Tresky protection of the ones he/she loves, Tang Soo Do, and his/her master. The red ink represents the blood. Which is the unseen bond and Copy Editor relationship between the recipient and his/her ongoing dedication Lisa Over and loyalty to Tang Soo Do and grandmaster. The candidate then Design / Printing signs the register, receives his/her certificate and belt, and shakes Heather Arbuckle hands with each karate master. This special ceremony is held twice a year to honor candidates © 2008 T.H. Nam’s Korean Karate School / Martial Arts Center. as they gain the proficiency of black belt in its various degrees. All rights reserved. We should all feel privileged to be a part of the school’s Black Belt promotional exercise and find it to be a very beautiful, extraordinary, and most memorable occasion. 2 Volume 2 Issue 4 Fall 2008 UPCOMING EVENTS *ASK YOUR CAMPUS MANAGER FOR TIMES | *DATES ARE SUBJECT TO CHANGE RC= Robinson Campus CC= Cecil Campus MC= Mt. Lebanon Campus OCTOBER 8 Breaking Clinic @ MC with Kwan Jang Nim 9 Breaking Clinic @ MC with SahBumNim Nam All Belts Breaking Clinic @ RC 10 All Belts Breaking Clinic @ CC 20-24 BUDDY WEEK 25 MOVIE NIGHT @ CC (ALL CAMPUSES WELCOME) NOVEMBER BLUE BELT to BLACK BELT CLINIC THIS MONTH 5 Breaking Clinic @ MC with Kwan Jang Nim 6 Breaking Clinic @ MC with SahBumNim Nam All Belts Breaking Clinic @ RC 7 All Belts Breaking Clinic @ CC Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation Promotional Pre-Testing: 12 CC 13 RC 14 MC NO CLASS @ CECIL CAMPUS Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation Promotional Testing & Black Belt Tea Ceremony and Students’ Appreciation 15 RC 9 am – Children 10 am – Black Belt Tea Ceremony & Students’ Appreciation 10 am – Adults Pan-Am Tang Soo Do Federation Promotional “Make Up” Testing Please speak to your instructor to arrange your “Make Up” Testing 27-28 NO CLASS ALL CAMPUSES (HAPPY THANKSGIVING!) DECEMBER NO BREAKING CLINIC THIS MONTH 6 N.M.A.C. HOLIDAY PARTY Location: RC Time: TBA 24-Jan 1 NO CLASS ALL CAMPUSES (HAPPY HOLIDAYS!) ADVERTISE NOW!! Our website has attracted many new visitors each day. Our newsletter and informative brochure will be e-mailed to perspective students. All ads will be designed by our webmaster Heather Arbuckle. There are four months per issue. CONTACT MASTER H. NAM at [email protected] for more information 3 NKKS FOOTNOTES A+CADEMIC A+CHIEVER Please do NOT forget to bring your report cards in to become a member of our A+TEAM! NEW BLACK BELT RECIPENTS Cort Blatz (1st Dan) Master David Klink (4th Dan) GyoSa Alicia Stoyanoff (2nd Dan) BIRTHDAYS HAVE A KARATE CELEBRATION PARTY, “THE BEST PARTY IN THE BURGH!” STUDENTS & NON-STUDENTS OF ALL AGES ARE WELCOME TO CELEBRATE! OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBER Master T.Tresky (3rd) MacKenzie L (2nd) Ronald W (7th) Tara A (6th) T.J. D (3rd) Michael M (14th) Donald N (8th) Jake G (13th) Harvey S (17th) Nicholas D (9th) Bernie P (21st) Tim S (18th) Ronnie G (13th) Michael S (23rd) Rustam R (24th) Alex S (13th) Joshua L (23rd) Mateus P (27th) Heather Z (15th) Jack M (19th) Jacob D (21st) Anna R (22nd) Ashley A (23rd) Aydin B (24th) Will P (25th) Ron S (26th) GyoSa K.Petrov (31st) Happy Birthday Kwan Jang Nim (continued) Grandmaster Nam has an 8th degree black belt in Tang Soo Do, Tae Kwon Do, Hap Ki Do, and Kum Do. dedicated his life to the Grandmaster Nam has a very sincere Martial Arts. interest in his students and wants them to He is not only the Founder and President develop and mature in the philosophy and of Nam’s Korean Karate School but art of Tang Soo Do. He receives a great also the Chairman of Pan-Am Tang Soo sense of satisfaction in seeing the progress of Do Federation, the Pan-Am Hap Ki Do his students’ enthusiasm. Federation and the Pan-Am Kum Do His goal is to continue to improve his Federation. He is the Treasurer and President schools and his program of study and to of the Pennsylvania Region of the U.S. Moo promote a greater understanding of Tang Duk Kwon Federation, a Former Testing Soo Do. He hopes to have the best Martial Committee Chairman of the World Tang Arts schools in the world and wants to be Soo Do Association and correspondent for known as a Master Instructor. Grandmaster the Tae Kwon Do Times. He is a Certified Nam would eventually like to be known as a International Instructor for the International philosopher of Tang Soo Do. Moo Duk Kwon Association and the U.S. Martial Arts Black Belt Association. He holds 4 Volume 2 Issue 4 Fall 2008 A Thought for That “A Martial Artist’s Family Life (Part 2): The Teenage (and Adult) Years!” by Master H.Nam As we grasshopper” run true? Isn’t it the Master continue who instructs the students to be patient, past our and ready for it to all come together once childhood and balance is met? adolescence, our Martial We often forget that without Artist’s Life leads our Instructor’s patience and up to becoming Teenagers guidance, our skill and self (Black Belt) and would not be what it is today then an Adult Master H.